Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies Recipe
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These dairy-free Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies were inspired by the beloved Mediterranean Baklava. They boast a rich nutty flavor and are infused with a tangy citrusy syrup. Each cookie is created with a mixture of nuts featuring pistachios, walnuts and almonds! The melt-in-your mouth cookie is jam-packed with nutrients and flavor. The cookies are sweetened with honey and dusted with a green-toned pistachio topping. The recipe’s step-by-step instructions and clear imagery help you create a true delicacy!

As in all Kosher Create recipes – ALL grains used, in this case oats and spelt, are 100% WHOLEGRAIN! Visit our WHOLEGRAIN DESSERTS collection for more free recipes!

You may want to try our dairy-free Wholegrain Semolina Almond Orange Cake, another healthy creation inspired by a Mediterranean delight.

Visit Kosher Create’s Healthy Dessert Recipe Collection for more Healthy Cookie Recipes. You may want to try our Wholegrain Almond Fresh Fig Cookies that combines two Mediterranean favorites: the fig and the almond and our Wholegrain Lemony Cashew Cookies that pairs the luxurious flavor of cashews with the freshness of lemons. 

For more Healthy Dairy Free Parve Desserts, visit Kosher Create’s Dairy-Free Parve Dessert Collection.

An Individual Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookie On A Decorative Cupcake Holder Within A Mediterranean Style Graphic Circle With The Title Dairy Free Below And With The Title Above And The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Right Corner.
Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies Arranged In A Pyramid With Each Cookie In A Decorative Cupcake Holder With Curled Tassels In The Front And A Bunched Textured Cloth In The Back With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Right Side.

Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies

Kosher Create
Bring the flavors and scents of the Mediterranean into your home with these Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies! Follow the detailed instructions and clear imagery to create a unique delicacy. Enjoy these delicious cookies that are dairy free, wholegrain based, enriched with nuts and sweetened with honey!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack, Treat
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 48 Cookies

Equipment

  • 6 Large Baking Sheets
  • 3 Large Baking Trays
  • Food Processor
  • Small Pot (for preparing the syrup)
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Crinkle Cutter (you can also use a knife) 

Ingredients
  

Nuts For Filling and For Pistachio Topping

  • 1 ½ cups Pistachio Nuts (raw and natural, without shell – 1 cup will be used for the filling, ½ cup for the topping)
  • 1 cup Walnuts (raw and natural, without shell)

Filling

  • ½ cup Blanched Almond Butter
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Orange Rind
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon  (spice)
  • ¼ cup Oat Flour
  • ¼ cup Blanched Almond Flour
  • ½ cup Wholegrain Spelt Flour (sifted)
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda

Dough

  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup Blanched Almond Butter
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Orange Rind
  • ¼ cup Blanched Almond Flour
  • 1 ¾ cups Wholegrain Spelt Flour (sifted)
  • 1 cup Oat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Syrup

  • 3/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice (approximately 2 oranges)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Orange Rind
  • 4 tablespoons Honey

Instructions
 

Prepare The Pistachio Nuts And Walnuts (For Filling and Pistachio Topping)

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
  • Line a baking tray with a baking sheet.
  • Scatter 1 1/2 cups of raw and natural pistachio nuts (without shell) on one side of the baking sheet.
  • On the other side of the baking sheet scatter 1 cup of shelled raw and natural walnuts.
    Walnuts Scattered On One Side Of A Baking Sheet, Pistachio Nuts Scattered On The Other Side With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a food processor coarsely chop the baked pistachio nuts. Set aside.
    Pistachio Nuts Coarsely Blended In A Food Processor With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Right Corner.
  • Afterward, coarsely chop the walnuts. Set aside.
    Walnuts Coarsely Blended In A Food Processor With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Right Corner.

Higher the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

    Prepare The Filling

    • Gather the filling ingredients.
      Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies Filling Ingredients In Glass Bowls Arranged In A Circle With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Lower Left Corner.
    • Whisk the blanched almond butter, honey, vanilla, fresh orange juice and rind in an electric mixer until well blended.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients and whisk until well blended.
    • Add 1 cup of the prebaked and chopped walnuts and 1 cup of the prebaked and chopped pistachio nuts and mix into the filling. The ½ cup of chopped pistachio that is left will be used for sprinkling on the cookie tops.
    • Divide the filling into four parts. Set aside.

    Prepare The Dough

    • Gather the dough ingredients.
      Mediterranean Wholegrain Pistachio Cookies Dough Ingredients In Glass Bowls Arranged In A Circle With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • Whisk the egg, and blanched almond butter in an electric mixer until well blended.
    • Add the honey, vanilla, fresh orange juice and rind and continue to whisk for another minute.
    • Gradually add the other ingredients and whisk until well blended.
    • Form a ball from the dough.
      A Ball Of Dough On A Baking Sheet With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • Divide it into four parts.
      Ball Of Dough Divided Into Four Parts With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.

    Create The Cookies

    • Line three baking trays with baking sheets.
    • Create an oblong shape with one part of the dough and place it between two baking sheets.
      Dough Made Into An Oblong Shape On A Baking Sheet With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • Flatten the dough with a rolling pin forming a long oval shape.
      The Dough Rolled Into A Long Oval Shape On A Baking Sheet With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • The dough should be thin, about 1/8-inch thick – 1/3 centimeter thick.
    • Carefully peel away the top baking sheet.
    • Create a long roll with one part of the filling and place it in the middle of the rectangle lengthwise.
    • Fold the lower part of the dough to the middle of the roll made from the filling.
      A Roll Of Filling Placed In The Middle Of The Oval Shaped Dough Lengthwise With The Front Part Of The Dough Folded To The Middle On A Baking Sheet With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • Fold the upper part of the dough to the middle of the roll and close it lengthwise.
      The Upper Part Of The Dough Folded Toward The Middle Of The Filling With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • Turn the roll to the other side so that the smooth side is turned upward.
    • Cut the roll diagonally, 1 inch – 2.5-centimeter slices, with a crinkle cutter.
      The Cookie Roll Sliced Diagonally Into One Inch Wide Pieces On A Baking Sheet With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Left Corner.
    • Place the pieces on the lined baking tray. Leave space between the cookies since they will expand in baking.
    • Repeat this process for each of the three remaining parts of the dough and filling, until all the cookies are formed and placed in the baking trays.
    • Bake each tray separately for 12 minutes and let cool.

    Prepare The Syrup

    • While the cookies are baking, prepare the syrup.
    • Gather the syrup ingredients.
      The Syrup Ingredients With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Right Corner.
    • Place the ingredients into a small pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool

    Coat And Decorate The Cookies

    • Brush the pre-prepared syrup on all the baked and cooled cookie tops.
    • If there is syrup left, brush the tops again.
    • Sprinkle the coarsely chopped baked pistachio nuts that were set aside on each cookie.
      Blended Pistachio Sprinkled On The Cookies On A Baking Sheet With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Upper Right Corner.

    Notes

    These cookies were inspired by the popular Mediterranean Baklava delicacy.
    The creation of these cookies requires several steps. Follow the step-by-step instructions and clear imagery to guide you along the way. The result is well worth the effort. A nutritious, unique and delicious treat!
    The preparation time for the total creation of these cookies is listed as 45 minutes. That is an approximate time and could take much less. It is important to work systematically and follow the instructions. Each tray of cookies is baked for 12 minutes. The overall baking time will depend on the number of trays you use.
    The cookies should be refrigerated in hot weather or climate. Take them out a bit before serving.
    Visit Kosher Create’s Healthy Dessert Recipe Collection for more Healthy Cookie Recipes.
     
    Keyword Baklava, Cookies, Dairy Free, Healthy Dessert, Mediterranaen, Parve, Pistachio, Wholegrain
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    Filed Under: Children's Choice, Dairy-Free Desserts (Parve), Healthy Mediterranean Desserts, Healthy Shabbat Desserts, Healthy Spring Desserts, Healthy Winter Desserts, Mediterranean, Nuts & Seeds, Wholegrain Desserts